Many, many moons ago (January 2014) I uploaded a pork chop recipe. It’s still here on the blog, but I’m not going to link it. Because, well… it’s hideous. HA- in all seriousness, though… that recipe was at the very start of my blog when it was all about the recipe & nothing about the photography. And to be honest with you guys- it’s still that way (in…
Meal prep is not exactly the name of my game. The weekdays fly by for us, but the weekends fly even faster. So the thought of sacrificing a huge amount of time on even one of those days of freedom & downtime is just not something I’m typically interested in. And THAT is why I love dishes like this. If you listen to me ramble on Instagram…
This tried & true recipe has been updated from October 2014 now three years later. And while I still go back to this post as a guide for perfectly roasted chicken thighs, the magic is all in the marinade. Try it on any protein for a slightly sweet yet mostly savory glaze. Perfect for chicken, shrimp, and pork chops! Life is so busy, you guys! From family plans…
You all know by now that comfort food is the name of my game. I have always been a “good eater” and have gotten so much joy out of food. But when my metabolism basically hit the breaks in high school, I realized that as much as I loved to indulge, I had to get control of my over-eating. At first, for me, this meant denying myself of…
All through my childhood I seemed to go through a series of phases, and I guess I still do in some ways. Then it was mainly with my food- and especially when it came to breakfast. There was a frozen waffle phase (maybe a few of those phases, actually- with different flavors), a crispy potatoes with cheese phase, a toasted English muffin with PB&J phase (then awhile of…
I’ve always felt like ribs are one of those things that should be left to the pros. Grilling pros. Like the chefs at Famous Dave’s, Food Network stars, and my dad. But I decided to take a meat I was afraid of, and prepare it in a way that takes the guess work out of it and doesn’t leave your hair smelling like charcoal or grill smoke. (Also I…